THE HERMÈS CONSTANCE BAG, A PINNACLE OF ELEGANCE.

The Hermès Constance is one of my favourite handbags, since I consider it perfect to be worn in Spring/Summer with any style and apparel. Hands down, no comparison, this evergreen is a pinnacle of elegance. I simply adore it and had my eye on it for years, until one day, it made its way into my closet. Actually, now I own two of them, one more classic in a light brown shade of leather + golden hardware and another one more edgy in red leather + silver hardware. 

So, instead of writing about its more famous sisters, the Birkin and the Kelly, which will be certainly the subjects of future posts, today I think it's time to shed some light on the history of the third of the most sought-after Hermès bags. 
The very first Hermès Constance was designed in 1969, when the French fashion house launched a brand new icon, which became one of the favourite accessories of several celebs. Among them, Jacqueline Kennedy, America's most stylish First Lady. A fun fact about its creation is that the bag gained  its name from the fifth child of in-house designer Catherine Chaillet, since it was launched on the same day that her daughter Constance was born.

This iconic piece from the House of Hermès has instantly recognisable features including sleek lines, a fully adjustable strap, which allows to be carried as a long/short shoulder bag or clutch, and the iconic "H" clasp, which has ensured its remaining a permanent fixture in the Hermès collection as an ideal day-to-night handbag. The Constance bag is available in 5 sizes: the Micro, the Mini, 24 MM, and the Élan (a wider version), as well as in different materials and colours, such as smooth/Epsom grained calfskin leather, alligator/crocodile leather, python leather, ostrich leather.

The Hermès Constance takes up to 14 hours to create, and is crafted by a single highly trained artisan in Paris, with every element thoroughly inspected before its release.

The rumour goes that this model will be discontinued in the near future, which only adds to its popularity! This bag is very chic and versatile thanks to its timeless and elegant design that has stolen the hearts of many women. Here I've rounded up a selection of pictures of the Hermès Constance, to show you how it can fit with any style and apparel and can be worn in such a classy way that it's impossible not to fall in love with at least one of these beauties. I hope you'll enjoy the eye candy. 

If this is a handbag you're looking to buy right now, there's a bunch of gorgeous options, from consignment to vintage (pristine and pre-loved conditions), for you to check out. My only piece of advice is to choose an option that can guarantee you both quality and authenticity.